REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
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In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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Principles of aerodynamics
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Circuit and landing procedures
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All required checklist items
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The causes of loss of directional control during landing
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The aerodynamic forces involved during the flare
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The effect of wind on landing performance
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The cross wind limits for the aeroplane type flown
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The techniques used to land an aeroplane in a cross wind
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How to calculate a cross wind component
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The causes of aquaplaning and procedures to avoid aquaplaning
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Aeroplane performance calculation
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Air traffic procedures
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Windsock and other indicators that are used to determine wind velocity
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Wake turbulence considerations
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Steps for landing an aeroplane in normal headwind and crosswind
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Touch&Go procedures
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Required skills:
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Exercise sound judgement sufficient to perform landing procedures
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Compensate for the secondary effect of controls
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Recognise and respond to conditions leading to a go-around
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Carry out correct procedures in the event of a go-around
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Calculate landing performance
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Select and use relevant equipment, including trim controls, flaps, carburettor heat and braking devices
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Use of instruments to monitor aeroplane performance
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Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
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Communicate effectively with others when landing an aeroplane including use of radio
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Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to landing an aeroplane
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Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
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Complete documentation related to landing an aeroplane
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with others when landing an aeroplane
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Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when landing an aeroplane in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when landing an aeroplane
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when landing an aeroplane
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Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
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Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
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Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
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Identify and correctly use equipment required when landing an aeroplane
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